Claremont Elementary

CPS will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in honor of the Labor Day holiday. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.  It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.  This weekend, as we spend time with our families and friends, celebrate the value of an honest day’s work, the people who built America, and our nation’s advancements because of the American labor force.  #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Howell's 2nd graders had a big day for beginning to build class culture! ❇️Chain Challenge - Each child is an important “link” in our class chain. Every student matters. 💯 They were given 1 construction paper and 12” of tape. The challenge was to make the longest chain. It’s so fun to witness all their different ideas. ❇️All About Me bags were presented! ❇️Of course, they ended the day finding our Rock, Paper, Scissors Champ and eating popsicles! What a fun day in 2nd grade! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fall photos are tomorrow!! Photos taken will be used in this year's yearbook, so come dressed in your best, and do not wear green! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Claremont, we know how important it is that our students are greeted with love and kindness each and every day! Greeting each other is so ingrained in our culture, that every teacher greets every student at their door before coming into the classroom. We want every student to know and feel how special they are to us! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are so excited to announce the addition of some new staff members to the Claremont family! Next up is Mrs. Madison Leifheit, 4th Grade. "Why Claremont?" Claremont Elementary holds a special in my heart. During my final year of college at OSU I was placed at Claremont to complete my student teaching. During that experience I got to learn from and work with Mrs. Ward in first grade. The first grade teachers were so supportive and welcoming along with the students. I learned so much from my time there. I knew I wanted to work at Claremont after I graduated because I had such a positive experience with all of the staff and students during student teaching. "What are you most excited about in the upcoming year?" I’m excited to meet my students and create a positive learning environment with them! I can’t wait to see their growth throughout the school year. Let's give Mrs. Leifheit a warm welcome to Claremont in the comments! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are so excited to announce the addition of some new staff members to the Claremont family! Next up, Ms. Tia Henson, Paraprofessional! "Why Claremont?" My grandfather and my great aunt actually attended Claremont when they first moved to Claremore in the 1940’s. My papa was in 3rd grade and my aunt was in 2nd. I have grown up hearing stories about his school days at Claremont and I am honored to now be a part of the Claremont family. "What are you most excited about this upcoming year?" I am excited to meet our Claremont students and see them grow this year! Give Ms. Henson a warm welcome in the comments! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

‼ REMINDER - EARLY RELEASE = PLC MEETINGS FOR TEACHERS 📅 Begins August 25th Dismissal 🕑Elementary- 2:00p 🕝Secondary - 2:30p Early release for our kids means meeting time for our teachers. This time is excellent for lesson planning, district meetings, and sharing ideas with our teacher friends across the district. Professional learning communities (PLCs) are a collaborative approach to professional development. Small groups of educators meet regularly to explore new concepts, share expertise and insights from their teaching experiences, and engage in collective problem-solving. We are lucky we have this time and the technology to meet with teachers from all over the district to maximize our time together. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are so excited to announce the addition of some new staff members to the Claremont family! Next, Ms. Brittany Book, Paraprofessional! "Why Claremont?" I chose to work at Claremont because I grew up with people who currently work there. "What are you most excited about in the upcoming year?" I am excited to get to know everyone! Give Ms. Book a warm Claremont welcome in the comments! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎒 ALL NEW JOM students can pick up school supplies this week! 🖍️ Wednesday, August 23rd 🕓 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍Claremore Enrollment Center, 101 W 11th Street, Claremore, OK 74017 (circle drive). 🛑 LAST CHANCE - If you are a JOM member and still have not picked up your supplies you may also pick them up at this time.

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." -Coretta Scott King We would love to give a shout out to several wonderful people who have loved on our staff as we prepared to welcome students back to school! -Good News Club - Claremore Nazarene -Claremont Hospitality and 6:19 Nutrition Thank you all for helping us to start our year off! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"You're off to great places; today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!" -Dr. Seuss We are so thankful that one of our Partners in Education, RSU, takes time on the first day of school every year to make sure our students feel excited on their first day of school! This is a tradition that our students and staff look forward to every year! Thank you, RSU! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's A Great Day To Be A Zebra! We are honored to partner with our families in the educational journey. We are excited to see you all flaunting your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and sharing your precious first-day pictures. Let's make this academic year picture perfect! Share your photos in the comments on our District Facebook page.

We can't wait to welcome our students back into the building tomorrow for another GREAT year! Take note of our new dismissal procedures below to ensure a smooth pick up for you and your student tomorrow! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

School starts tomorrow! We can't wait! As you prepare for the first day of school, take a minute to refresh your memory on our school hours! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are so excited to announce the addition of some new staff members to the Claremont family! Next up Mrs. Kyla Burke, School Nurse. "Why Claremont?" I’ve been a nurse since 2016 and my hopes have always been to be a school nurse. I love the Claremore Public School district, so when the opportunity arose for a school nurse opening, I had to apply! My husband teaches and my child is starting kindergarten in the district. Claremont has amazing teachers, administration, and kids! I look forward to step into this position and become a Claremore Zebra! "What are you most excited about this coming year?" I am excited to jump into this position and serve the students of Claremore. I come from acute care, so I look forward to getting to know all of the staff and kiddos this year and for all the years to come! Give Mrs. Burke a warm welcome in the comments!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are so excited to announce the addition of some new staff members to the Claremont family! Next is Tiffany Furr, 3rd-5th grade! "Why Claremont?" I loved the position and the things I've heard about the students I will be having in class! "What are you most excited about in the upcoming year?" Seeing my students grow not only in academic but life skills! Give Ms. Furr a Claremont welcome in the comments! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's a GREAT day to be a Zebra!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SCHOOL STARTS THIS WEEK!!! 🥳 As you label those supplies, set out those clothes, and put those tissues in your pocket, REMEMBER to download and print that FIRST day OF SCHOOL SIGN for those photos! We've got them for every grade level - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/documents/first-day-signs-(grade%2Fclass-of)/479582 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy Monday from your Claremont staff!! We had a great day of professional development and are looking forward to seeing your students tomorrow for Meet the Teacher! We also want to give a shout out to one of our Partners in Education, RCB Bank! They provided a delicious breakfast this morning for all staff. Thank you, RCB! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🧑🏽‍🏫Reminder - Meet the Teacher is August 15th. 👩‍🏫 Elementary - by appointment. If you have not heard from your teacher, please call the school. Secondary - come/go from 6p - 7:30p. Pick up your syllabus and school supply list, find your classes, and meet your teachers. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE